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Most recently answered dash cam questions

How can I stop the suction mount of my dash cam falling off?

I have a windscreen suction mount on my dash cam. It works fine on cloudy days however when the car is parked up with sunshine beating down on the windscreen it dries out and loses the suction, then falls...

Are there any dash camera apps you'd recommend?

I saw an advert for a dash camera app for my iPhone. Are any of dash cam apps worth getting and would they be as efficient as a proper dash cam?

Are there dash cams available that don't need wires to connect them to the car?

Are there any rearview mirror dashcams that can also act as a reversing camera?

I would like a rearview mirror dash cam, partly for discretion, partly for security (so it isn't seen as a target for thieves) and partly to minimise loss of vision, given my phone is screen mounted, but...

What dashcam should we get?

I'm utterly dazzled by the number of dashcams on offer. I would like to have it hardwired by someone like Halfords. We have a Kia Niro and have an annual mileage of no more than 6000. Do we need a dashcam...

Which is the best dash cam to buy?

Do I need to tell my insurance company if I have a dash cam hardwired in my car?

I am in the process of changing my car and my dash cam will be connected directly to the fuse board. My insurance company says this is a modification and has subsequently increased my insurance by almost...